Lewisville, Texas (part 1)

Today was my first day in Lewisville, Texas -- where they will be premiering my new collection of pieces for concert band, WATERCOLORS. I started at Huffines Middle School, and I talked mostly about what I do as a composer for video games, TV, and films...

Afterwards, I signed a lot of notebooks, t-shirts (specially made for this concert), and a few arms...

I talked to 3 of the bands at Huffines -- this was the top ensemble there, and quite a few of the students are part of the honor band that will be performing all 5 sketches of WATERCOLORS on Saturday night...

I also had a chance to meet my evil twin, sax player and bass guitarist, Aaron...

Later, I headed over to Lamar Middle School, to talk to the students there. Here we are watching a video clip example of my work. Note: the trophies lining the top of the cabinets in the room -- those are for MUSIC. This concept still blows my mind.

Another shot of the students at Lamar...

My thanks to Asa Burk and Alan Hanna for putting on such a great day!